Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2026

When you visit politradar, we process certain data that is required to operate and use our website. This privacy policy explains what data is collected, why we use it, and what rights you have.

1. Controller

The controller responsible for processing personal data on this website within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

politradar
Email: [email protected]

If you have any questions about data protection or wish to exercise your rights, you can contact us at the address above at any time.

2. Your rights as a data subject

You have the right at any time to:

• Request access to the personal data we store about you (Art. 15 GDPR).
• Request correction of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR).
• Request deletion of your data (Art. 17 GDPR).
• Request restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR).
• Object to the processing of your data (Art. 21 GDPR).
• Data portability – receive your data in a machine-readable format (Art. 20 GDPR).
• Withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

3. General information on data processing

3.1 Scope of data processing

We process personal data only insofar as this is necessary to operate our website, provide our content and functions, or where there is another applicable legal basis. Where your consent is required for processing, we obtain it beforehand.

3.2 Legal bases

Where we require your consent to process personal data, the legal basis is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Where processing is necessary to protect our legitimate interests, the legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

3.3 Data deletion and retention

We delete or block personal data as soon as the purpose for storing it no longer applies. Data may be retained for longer where this is required or permitted by law.

3.4 SSL/TLS encryption

To protect transmitted data, this website uses SSL/TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by "https://" in your browser's address bar and the padlock symbol.

4. Data processing on our website

4.1 Access data / server log files

When you visit our website, your browser automatically transmits certain information to our server. This includes:

• IP address of the requesting device
• Date and time of access
• Name and URL of the requested file
• Amount of data transferred
• Access status (file transferred, file not found, etc.)
• Browser and operating system used
• Name of the internet service provider

This data is required to establish the connection to the website, ensure reliable operation, and check the security and stability of our systems. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The data is not used to personally identify you based on this information.

4.2 Local storage (LocalStorage)

If you give your consent to our data processing, we store your cookie selection and an anonymized ID in your browser's LocalStorage under the key charts-user-consent. This information remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. The following information is stored:

• User ID – an anonymized identifier used to distinguish browser sessions
• Consent status – whether and to what extent you have consented to data processing
• Apart from these settings, no personal data is stored locally
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If you do not consent, only your consent status is stored in LocalStorage. No other data is stored there in this case.

You can delete this data at any time through your browser settings or by using the button at the bottom of this page.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent), Section 25(1) TDDDG.

4.3 Comments and ratings

politradar does not offer comment or rating functions. No data is therefore collected or stored in this context.

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4.4 Page views

Each time a page is opened, the number of views is counted anonymously for statistical purposes. No personal data is stored.

5. Cookies

politradar uses cookies. These are small text files stored by your browser on your device. Cookies can be used for the technical operation of the website, for settings, and for other functions.

5.1 Technically necessary cookies

Some cookies are required for the technical operation of our website. They are set on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) and/or Section 25(2) TDDDG.

5.2 Cookies for advertising and analytics

Additional cookies and technologies may be used for advertising and to analyze website usage. These include services such as Google AdSense (see Section 6.1). The following sections explain what data may be processed and how you can change your selection.

5.3 Managing your cookie settings

You can change your cookie settings at any time using the buttons on this page or withdraw previously given consent with effect for the future. You can also restrict the acceptance of cookies in your browser settings or delete stored cookies. Please note that this may limit certain functions of the website.

6. Advertising and services used

6.1 Google AdSense

politradar uses Google AdSense, a service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland ("Google"), to display advertisements on the website. Google AdSense may use cookies and so-called web beacons (invisible graphics) to process information about your use of the website, including your IP address, and to display interest-based advertising.

Information collected through cookies and web beacons may be transferred to and stored on Google's servers in the United States. Google may share this information with contractual partners. According to Google, the IP address is not combined with other data stored about you.

Advertising is generally displayed. Whether personalized advertising is used depends on your selection on this privacy policy page. If you explicitly object here to the use of the cookies required for this purpose, personalization will be disabled. Selecting "only necessary cookies" does not mean that advertisements will be hidden.

The legal basis for processing based on your consent is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR in conjunction with Section 25(1) TDDDG.

Further information about data protection at Google can be found at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

You can disable the use of cookies by Google at the following link: https://www.google.com/settings/ads

6.2 Amazon Affiliate Links

We do not use Amazon affiliate links on this website.

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6.3 Adsterra advertising

We use Adsterra, a service provided by Adsterra Network (ADSTERRA LTD), to display advertisements on our website. Cookies and other tracking technologies may be used to collect information about website usage and display interest-based advertising.

Information about Adsterra's data protection practices can be found in its privacy policy.

Advertising is generally displayed. If you explicitly object on this privacy policy page to the use of the cookies used for this purpose, personalization of the advertising will be disabled. Selecting "only necessary cookies" does not mean that advertisements will be hidden.

The legal basis for processing based on your consent is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR in conjunction with Section 25(1) TDDDG.

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7. Transfers to third countries

When using Google AdSense, data may be transferred to Google's servers in the United States. Where such a transfer is based on your consent, it takes place on the basis of Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR. Further information about the safeguards used can be found in the privacy information provided by the respective provider.

Which data is transferred to third-party providers or third countries depends on the services used and your selection on this privacy policy page.

8. Managing your consent

You can use the following buttons to change your cookie selection or withdraw previously given consent.

9. Updates and changes to this privacy policy

This privacy policy is dated August 2026. If we develop our website further or legal or regulatory requirements change, it may be necessary to update this policy. The current version is always available on this page.